Giant Sequoia Grove Hike/Snowshoe

Yosemite National Park

Trip Highlights:

Giant Sequoias

Snowshoe in Yosemite

Tuolumne Grove

Our Yosemite Snowshoe Tour of the Giant Sequoia grove is an unforgettable and surreal experience. The path is a short, level, and easy walk that’s perfect for the novice hiker, enabling guests to stand beneath the towering, ancient behemoths in the seclusion of Yosemite’s wintertime environment. The snowshoeing itself is easy to learn and offers the rare chance to get into the less-traveled winter wonderland of the Yosemite backcountry! All snowshoe tours are private.

Interested in a more challenging Yosemite snowshoe tour? Check out our Badger Pass to Dewey Point Adventure!

Check Availability

Availability:

December 1 – April 14

Duration:

6-8 Hours

Mileage & Difficulty:

2-6 Miles

Easy-Moderate

Cost:

1-2 People: $600

3-4 People: $800

5+ People: $200-/Person

All Tours Are Private

Departs From:

Tuolumne Grove Parking

Meeting Time:

9:30 am

Check Availability

48-Hour Risk-Free Booking

You will receive a full refund if you cancel within 48 hours of the original booking date.

Lifetime Credit Policy

Book with confidence, knowing you can cancel for any reason 30 days before your trip date and receive a full, lifetime, transferable credit.

Free Date Changes

Not sure if your current trip dates work? Rest assured, you can change your trip date as many times as needed, provided you do so 30 days before both the current and the new trip dates, subject to our guide’s availability.

Yosemite Snowshoe Tour: Giant Sequoia Grove

Meeting Location: Tuolumne Grove parking at 6,200′

Winter is an amazing time to take in Yosemite’s rare groves of Giant Sequoia trees. As the summer/spring crowds clear out, the Tuolumne Grove and Merced Grove become secluded, peaceful hiking trails, accentuated by the towering Sequoia trees reaching out of view. The Giant Sequoias grow up to nearly 300 feet high/26 feet in diameter, making the the largest living things on Earth, and can live to be over 3,000 years old. If there is a considerable amount of snow on the ground, this trip becomes a peaceful snowshoe through the snow blanketed groves.

All day hikes are private and can be customized upon meeting the guide and throughout the day.
For a detailed packing list, please see our Day Hike Equipment List. If you have other items you would like to bring, but feel unsure, contact us at staff@lastingadventures.com to help you decide. Your guide will bring a first aid kit, water treatment supplies, toilet paper/trowel, sunscreen, bug spray, and a passion for adventure.
See here for our Frequently Asked Questions, Yosemite Weather, Yosemite Transportation Options, and/or Yosemite Lodging Options.
Should weather, fire, and/or delayed seasonal openings affect the chosen itinerary, a different itinerary will be offered. Lasting Adventures is recognized for its commitment to safety and risk management. In this regard, the summit of peaks will not be attempted when clouds are in close proximity.
Should reservations be necessary to enter Yosemite, your booking confirmation with us will serve as your entry reservation for the days booked with us.
You will need to pay the required entrance fee upon arrival. Additional fees may apply for international visitors. Entrance fees and additional fees are not included in your purchase.

See here for our full Terms & Conditions and Cancellation Policies.

Your participation helps sustain our non-profit mission of supporting youth, families, and disadvantaged communities with positive experiences in America’s National Parks and natural spaces.

Are your Day Hikes private, and/or is there an option to join a group?

Yes, we book all of our Day Hikes as private and do not have an option to join a group. The only exception is our Half Dome in a Day hike in Yosemite, which allows up to 5 guests and 1 guide per trip.

Do you do half-day tours?

Unfortunately, no, we do not schedule half-day tours. However, as every Day Hike is private, you can modify and customize your day with the guide as needed upon meeting and/or throughout the tour. For example, if you need (or prefer) to end at a specific time, just let the guide know when you meet, and they can make that happen.

I am booking as a solo participant. Is that okay?

Yes, and lucky you, as you will have a private guide for that day.

Is there a recommended Equipment List?

Yes, see here for our Day Hike Equipment List.

What gear is provided by the guide?

Our Guides will supply trekking poles, the gloves for Half Dome cables, and will also carry first-aid supplies and water purification devices for water along the way. They also carry bathroom supplies (toilet paper, trowel, hand sanitizer), bug repellent, suntan lotion, and they are always armed with fun, natural facts and stories from the park.

Is lunch provided on Day Hikes?

No, and we suggest you bring your own trail lunch, snacks, and full water bottles.

Will there be parking available?

Yes, parking is always available at our meeting point, and your vehicle can remain there throughout the day.

Are there public transportation options available?

Although past clients have said they were glad they rented a vehicle, there are limited public transportation options for most of the trips we offer in Yosemite. See here for additional information: Yosemite Transportation Options.

What's your cancellation policy?

See our Day Hike Cancellation Policy on our Terms and Conditions Page, which is summarized below:

More than 30 days before the trip date, we will grant a full refund, minus $25/person, and a 2.7% processing fee for credit card transactions.
With 72 hours’ notice, we will retain 50% of the total trip cost.
Within 72 hours, no refunds or credits will be issued.

See here for additional Frequently Asked Questions.

Join Us For A Guided Tour

Availability

December 1 – April 14

Check Availability

What Our Clients Say

					Best trip..a once in a life time adventure. We were at Yosemite from May 21st to the 28th. We had a guide, DYSON, for 3 days. He was fantastic. I strongly recommend Lasting Adventures and especially, DYSON.
- Read Moreread less
Emmett H
7/17/2023
×
Emmett H
7/17/2023

						Best trip..a once in a life time adventure. We were at Yosemite from May 21st to the 28th. We had a guide, DYSON, for 3 days. He was fantastic. I strongly recommend Lasting Adventures and especially, DYSON.
					
					Best experience ever! Loved our Lasting Adventures tours. I can't say enough positive things about our Lasting Adventures experience! I engaged a guide for three days, and we were lucky enough to wind up with Dyson. I would HIGHLY encourage anyone thinking about booking a tour to go with Lasting Adventures and to request Dyson! I had asked for two days of Valley Tours and a Mariposa Grove tour for my group of five. We are all history nerds and love any kind of historical context and flora and fauna information -- it was so interesting to learn from someone who really knew the local plantlife and animal life and the history of the Valley. We all had such a great experience, and Dyson did a great job of managing our different ability levels when it came to the hikes. Truly a 12 out of 10 experience! So grateful that Lasting Adventures helped make an amazing vacation that much more magical.
- Read Moreread less
299nytraveler2015
6/01/2023
×
299nytraveler2015
6/01/2023

						Best experience ever! Loved our Lasting Adventures tours. I can't say enough positive things about our Lasting Adventures experience! I engaged a guide for three days, and we were lucky enough to wind up with Dyson. I would HIGHLY encourage anyone thinking about booking a tour to go with Lasting Adventures and to request Dyson! I had asked for two days of Valley Tours and a Mariposa Grove tour for my group of five. We are all history nerds and love any kind of historical context and flora and fauna information -- it was so interesting to learn from someone who really knew the local plantlife and animal life and the history of the Valley. We all had such a great experience, and Dyson did a great job of managing our different ability levels when it came to the hikes. Truly a 12 out of 10 experience! So grateful that Lasting Adventures helped make an amazing vacation that much more magical.
					
					Private hikes to North Dome, Sequoia Groves and Yosemite Valley We saw the excellent reviews for Lasting Adventures and decided the best way to experience Yosemite was with a knowledgeable guide. It was the right decision. We got great service before we arrived and during the hikes. Lasting Adventures helped with understanding where to stay, reservations, equipment, parking and what to expect. Both guides were excellent and is is clear that lasting Adventures has a solid training program.They were knowledgeable about Park history, attractions, flora and fauna and shared lots of fun anecdotes. We would have never been able to duplicate the experience on our own!
- Read Moreread less
Charles W
6/27/2022
×
Charles W
6/27/2022

						Private hikes to North Dome, Sequoia Groves and Yosemite Valley We saw the excellent reviews for Lasting Adventures and decided the best way to experience Yosemite was with a knowledgeable guide. It was the right decision. We got great service before we arrived and during the hikes. Lasting Adventures helped with understanding where to stay, reservations, equipment, parking and what to expect. Both guides were excellent and is is clear that lasting Adventures has a solid training program.They were knowledgeable about Park history, attractions, flora and fauna and shared lots of fun anecdotes. We would have never been able to duplicate the experience on our own!
					

Trips by Destination

Trips by Type

Specialty Adventures

Camping Programs

Lodge-Based Programs

Giant Sequoia Grove Hike/Snowshoe